Dust-Free Remodeling - Page 5 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

unhique · 06-07-2009, 12:16 PM

I have this shop dust collector from Jet for a long time but have ... no shop.

http://woodworking.jettools.com/Prod...36K&cat=333122

So I plan to use just the blower, take out that dual inputs (4") to make it a 6" input as my air mover. Its specs says 1100 cfm. Wondering if that's good enough for a 100-150 sqft remodeling area.

unhique · 06-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Oh btw, anyone else using www.dropcloth.com products? If so, which one and how durable are they? I got samples from them last week, and trying to compare between their products & those on http://www.protectiveproducts.com/productline.html

I run into cases where I have to cover the whole floor (12'-15' ect). Last time I used that red construction paper from HD, after 3-4 months at the job, I have to spend 1 1/2 week cleaning up.

Thanks.

neolitic · 06-07-2009, 12:31 PM

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This stuff?
http://www.polytak.com/carpet_mask.shtml
Might be me but it was too narrow,
stuff got under it, and it moved around a lot.
Thinking about using regular vinyl runner, and holding it
with crown staples thru plastic caps?
(Like off of felt nails)

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Originally Posted by neolitic

Any one ever use this stuff?
http://www.dropcloth.com/cleanandsafe2a.html

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Originally Posted by Cole

That looks pretty good.

I ordered a sample.

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Originally Posted by neolitic

Me too!
They're gonna think business is on the up-tick

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Originally Posted by neolitic

Well....
never did get the samples,
but I went ahead and bought some
on faith.
Ordered a week ago last Thursday,
got it on Tuesday (free shipping).
Used @4" piece of blue tape on
each side on every tread (clear finished
oak treads), and just loose on the landing,
down the hall, and through the family room.
(All hardwood)
So far so good, lots of traffic from my
partner and I, as well as a couple of subs
checking things out after we opened the walls.
HO said they didn't mind leaving it in place
over night, so it's also surviving traffic from
two teenagers, associated friends, and 2 dogs.
Pulled and rolled it for the weekend and it
was good as new.

Summary:
So far it's a good product...

Lousy sales department!

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Originally Posted by Cole

Awesome, thanks for the summary!

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Originally Posted by unhique

Oh btw, anyone else using www.dropcloth.com products? If so, which one and how durable are they? I got samples from them last week, and trying to compare between their products & those on http://www.protectiveproducts.com/productline.html

I run into cases where I have to cover the whole floor (12'-15' ect). Last time I used that red construction paper from HD, after 3-4 months at the job, I have to spend 1 1/2 week cleaning up.

Thanks.

About as much as I can say
except that I have reused
parts of them a couple of
times since.
Every thing they say it is.

unhique · 06-08-2009, 12:03 AM

Thanks Neolitic. I meant to ask which of the dropcloth (surfacePro, clean&safe pro, or clean & safe). I'm looking at probably the "Clean & Safe Pro" but debating which size to buy and how much for a safe quantity.

neolitic · 06-08-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by unhique

Thanks Neolitic. I meant to ask which of the dropcloth (surfacePro, clean&safe pro, or clean & safe). I'm looking at probably the "Clean & Safe Pro" but debating which size to buy and how much for a safe quantity.

ADD?

http://www.dropcloth.com/cleanandsafe2a.html

Darwin · 06-08-2009, 08:51 AM

Spray the working area with water

. Dust will be at a minimum

kpall312 · 07-19-2009, 11:27 PM

I use 3rd hand. Cheaper then zipwall. Here is the link: http://www.coastaltool.com/other/fastcap/3rd_hand_contractors_kit.htm

abacab · 09-28-2009, 05:52 PM

I've used an old window air conditioner to create negative pressure in the rooms I'm working on. I put an extra filter on the front, just a piece of foam. Keeps the fine dust from drifting to other rooms in the house. I clean the extra filter once a day (okay I lie, I clean it when it needs it). This only works in the summer however.

BCConstruction · 09-28-2009, 06:06 PM

We used to use a system like this. We lost the filter bag but the system worked very well when the bag was attached. If i remeber correctly our as about 7000cfm but they went over 20000cfm.

plazaman · Yesterday, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BCConstruction

We used to use a system like this. We lost the filter bag but the system worked very well when the bag was attached. If i remeber correctly our as about 7000cfm but they went over 20000cfm.

Hey, that little B I T C H fan is powerful! i have one the same size, but theres a problem with it, it runs fine for 10 seconds, then cuts off, starts again, any ideas?

If i could get that repaired and a sock for it, i'll be in business! (Where did you get the sock from?

Jesse Kirchhoff · Yesterday, 07:41 PM

Thats the cats ass right there - what is the proper name for it and where can I get one?

Thanks